Students follow the guidelines given to write their own easy 12-bar blues on the musical staff. Originally intended for my beginning strings class to practice staff-reading and their first few notes, but can be used in any music class using those pitches.This activity can be as long or short as you'd like, using it to either create a composition together as a class (15 min) or as an independent activity (30 min).To take it further than just a composition exercise, pick a student's composition or